Hydroxypropyl Modified Tapioca Starch from Canada
Hydroxypropyl tapioca starch undergoes etherification for enhanced freeze-thaw stability in frozen foods. As an etherified modified starch, it precisely fits HTS 3505.10.00.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for hydroxypropyl substitution degree to validate modification claims
• Use tamper-evident bulk bags for food contact materials compliance
• Watch for reclassification if viscosity modifiers suggest adhesive use